teach me your ways sarah richardson

I've been pouring over Sarah Richardson's new book, Sarah Style, dissecting
her design. She's long been a favorite, and after analyzing her portfolio I can say
my favorite element is her fearless mix of styles.
I'm sharing a few photos from her book (which I love) along with my
old school thoughts and why I assumed the design wouldn't have worked.    

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Old school thought:
Detailed chairs and table bases would compete with each other.

Here she mixes a variety of table styles
Old school thought:
Industrial coffee table paired with the french style side tables wouldn't work.

While I was checking out the tables I happened to notice the four upholstered chairs.
Old school thought:
This end of the room feels heavy and unbalanced vs the opposite end with
only the two small stools (scroll up to see).

This room is so interesting, six tables (including ottoman, consoles and coffee table
in bottom right corner) such a varied mix, and the two consoles are similar.
Old school thought:
Too much going on and too many styles mixed.    

Such a pretty corner.
Old school thought:
Mix any two of the three styles, but not three different styles and wood tones.

Stripes and more stripes, so unexpected and it gives this neutral room some pizazz.
Old school thought:
 Choose a geometric, floral or ikat instead of two stripes.

I kept noticing these stools again and again, and finally figured out they're in her line
 of custom furniture. She says, "No room escapes them, they're the perfect
 18" x 18" x 18" size and fit in every room and every scheme."

 

 

Do you love her style as much as I do?
If you have her book, what did you think?

All photos from Sarah Richardson Design
Her book can be purchased here.